British entertainer Asim Chaudhry wears many hats—as comedian, writer, director, rapper and actor—and is most celebrated for embodying Chabud “Chabuddy G” Gul in the BBC mock‑documentary series People Just Do Nothing, a programme he also co‑created. That portrayal brought him a Royal Television Society Award and garnered two nominations for British Academy Television Awards.
Ayesha Yousef Hazarika, titled Baroness Hazarika, works as a Scottish politician and political commentator, and she once served as a political adviser to senior Labour Party figures.
Bekka Bowling, a British stand‑up comic, actress and writer, earned second place at the Funny Women awards early in her career. She has performed in BBC programmes and secured a commission as a screenwriter. In addition, she worked alongside Charlie Brooker, helping to craft the Netflix series Black Mirror.
Dan Willis, an English comic now based in Australia, spent more than twelve years studying and working in information technology before switching to live stand‑up following the 2002 IT crash. Since that change he has taken the stage in excess of 2,000 performances at clubs and festivals worldwide, continuing his live comedy work. He also writes and headlines two niche tech‑themed shows, “Control‑Alt‑Delete” and “PC Mac and Me”.
British theatre‑maker and comedian Jessica Thom created the Touretteshero persona and project to promote understanding of Tourette syndrome, the neurological condition she was diagnosed with in her early twenties. Her inaugural Touretteshero work, Backstage in Biscuit Land, opened at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014. The production received strong critical praise and has since toured the UK and overseas, with performances staged across North America and Australia.
Jonny Pelham is a British stand‑up comic and writer who grew up in Undercliffe, West Yorkshire. He lived with the effects of popliteal pterygium syndrome and later endured two years of sexual abuse before enrolling at Newcastle University, where he first tried his hand at comedy. After collecting a handful of awards and staging several programmes at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he began therapy, which led him to confront his trauma in the 2019 routine “Off Limits” and in a subsequent set on Live at the Apollo. The audience’s response triggered a mental‑health breakdown that he later examined in his 2023 Fringe piece “Optimism Over Despair”. Pelham has also acted in Bobby & Harriet Get Married, Late Bloomer, Brad Boyz, and hosted the documentary Let’s Talk: Child Sex Abuse.
Krusty Lafazanov is a Bulgarian theatre and film actor, known for his appearances in "The Street", “Saturday Late Afternoon”, “Laughter in the Hall” and “Komitets”. He was born on July 18, 1961 in Varna. In 1985 he graduated with a degree in puppetry acting from NATFA Krastyo Sarafov under Elena Vladova. He began his professional career in theatre and between 1991–1992 played at Teddy Moskov’s “La Strada” Theatre, where he partnered with Maya Novoselska. Since 1993 he has been part of the troupe of The National Theater "Ivan Vazov". Lafazanov is also known as a dubbing actor. He voices Shrek in the Bulgarian versions of "Shrek", “Shrek 2”, “Shrek Third” and “Shrek’s Swamp Christmas”. He holds awards, including an Askeer for emerging star in 1991.
Nencho Ilchev is a Bulgarian actor and illusionist, known for his comedic roles, stage performances, and magic shows. He was born in the village of Momchilvtsi, Smolyan Province. He graduated from NATFIZ "Kr. Sarafov" (National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts) in Professor Stefan Danailov's class, and since 1997 he has been part of the troupe of “Bulgarian Army” Theater. He gained widespread popularity at the end of the 90’s with the television show "Spukano Granne" (Cracked Pot), where he was a host and demonstrated magic tricks. Later, he became part of the comedy show "Komitsite" on bTV, where he combined his acting talent with parody illusion acts. Ilchev has been trained in the art of illusions and is associated with the traditions of the legendary Bulgarian magician Mister Senko. He has appearances in numerous theatrical, television, and film productions. Among his more well-known roles are Father Gregory in the popular series "Stoliciani v poveche" (City Dwellers), as well as performances in films such as “Steps in Sand”, “Infidelity” and “The Devil’s Tail”. With his combination of acting skills, comedy, and illusion art, Nencho Ilchev has established himself as a recognizable face on the Bulgarian comedic scene.
Born Relangi Venkata Ramayya, he became widely recognized simply as Relangi. A versatile figure in Indian entertainment, he acted, performed comedy and produced films, mainly within the Telugu film industry. In 1970 the government awarded him the Padma Shri for his services to Indian cinema. His fame rests on the witty facial gestures and punchy lines he delivered throughout the 1950s and 1960s. He formed a celebrated comic partnership with fellow actor Ramana Reddy.
Ruslan Maynov is a Bulgarian actor, comedian and singer of Bessarabian-Bulgarian origin. He was born on November 15, 1976 in Izmail, present-day Ukraine. He has lived in Bulgaria since 1994, and graduated from NATFIZ (National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts) with a degree in Acting in 1998. He is popular due to his appearances in "Hushovi", “The Slavi Show”, "Gospodari na efira" ("Masters of the Airwaves") and "Komitsite". He has numerous theatrical roles and has released five musical albums. He also participates in television formats such as "Masked Singer" and "Like Two Drops of Water," as well as in the Bulgarian dubbing of the animated film “Horton”.
Sarah Keyworth is an English stand‑up comic. Their comedy path began in 2012, and they went full‑time in 2018 after earning a Best Newcomer nomination at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Keyworth’s television appearances include Roast Battle, The Now Show, The Dog Ate My Homework, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Tom Parry, later known as Tom Parry Wicks, is an English comedian, writer, podcaster and actor. He composes one‑third of the sketch‑and‑podcast troupe Pappy’s.
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